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BC4
BC4 is a Paralympic boccia classification. Definition In 2008, ''BBC Sport'' defined this classification was "BC4: For players with other severe physical disabilities — not necessarily cerebral palsy. Players are not eligible for assistance " In 2008, the ''Australian Broadcasting Corporation'' defined this classification was "BC4: This category applies to people with other severe disabilities not covered by the three other categories. Players are not allowed assistance." In 2012, the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association defined this classification as: "BC 4 – These athletes have a severe physical disability who have a diagnosis other than CP. They often lack strength, have poor timing and release of the ball. Many BC4 athletes have progressive disabilities and use an underhand, pendulum swing to release the ball." In 2012, the Great Britain Boccia Federation defined this classification as: "Players who do not have Cerebral Palsy but have anot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boccia At The Summer Paralympics
Boccia has been contested at the Summer Paralympics since the 1984 Games in New York City and Stoke Mandeville. Five boccia events were held at those games, two for men, two for women, and one mixed event where men and women competed together. Since then, all boccia events at the Paralympics have been mixed. Athletes in this sport have cerebral palsy and are given a classification according to the extent of their disability. There were originally two classes, C1 and C2, with C1 corresponding to those with more severe impairment. In 1996 a "C1 with aid device" class was added, and in 2000 the system was changed to have four classes, BC1 through BC4. Summary Events The table below gives the total number of boccia events and the disability classifications contested in individual, pairs, and team competition for each edition of the Summer Paralympics. All events were mixed unless noted otherwise. Medal table Updated after the 2020 Summer Paralympics Multi medalists Boccia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |